Real gives Rhapsody weight with Stones

AUTHOR(S)

Fritz, Ben

PUB. DATE

August 2003

SOURCE

Daily Variety;8/18/2003, Vol. 280 Issue 31/32, p4

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on the contract made by RealNetworks Inc. with Rolling Stones for the latter's music catalog in Los Angeles, California. Terms in the deal; Tenure of the contract; Overview on the other initiatives of RealNetworks in gaining a higher share in the music download market.

ACCESSION #

10623944

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